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Technical Collection

Unveiling the secrets of technical marvels: from the intricate Titanic blueprint to the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine

Background imageTechnical Collection: Diagram of Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine, Carburettor Date: 1942

Diagram of Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine, Carburettor Date: 1942

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Stirling Moss drove one of his greatest races in the under-powered

Formula One World Championship: Stirling Moss drove one of his greatest races in the under-powered Rob Walker Lotus 18
Stirling Moss (GBR) drove one of his greatest races in the under-powered Rob Walker Lotus 18 to take victory in the opening race of the season and the first in the new 1.5 litre engine formula

Background imageTechnical Collection: Santa Maria della Consolazione in Todi, Italy, published in 1884

Santa Maria della Consolazione in Todi, Italy, published in 1884
Santa Maria della Consolazione in Todi, Province of Perugia, Italy, designed by Donato Bramante (Italian architect, 1444 - 1514), built 1508 - 1607. Wood engraving, published in 1884

Background imageTechnical Collection: Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator

Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator

Background imageTechnical Collection: Greek trireme. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy

Greek trireme. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. Navy Museum

Background imageTechnical Collection: Victorian inventions in The Engineer

Victorian inventions in The Engineer
A page of patented engineering and industrial inventions from The Engineer magazine, 1856. Date: 1856

Background imageTechnical Collection: White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic
A White Star Line booklet containing plans of the Olympic and Titanic triple-screw steamers. Part of a cross-section plan can be seen, revealing the various levels towards the prow of the ship

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: The neat 90-degree V8 BRM engine

Formula One World Championship: The neat 90-degree V8 BRM engine, which appeared for practice but was not raced
Italian Grand Prix, September 10th 1961. The neat 90-degree V8 BRM engine, which appeared for practice but was not raced

Background imageTechnical Collection: Vladimir Mayakovsky

Vladimir Mayakovsky
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY Russian poet, futurist : supported communism from 1907, after 1917 sought to depoetize poetry by use of technical innovations

Background imageTechnical Collection: 1965 Nurburgring 1000 kms

1965 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 23: Bob Bondurant / Jochen Neerpasch, Alan Mann Racing Team, Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe CSX2601 in the pitlane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 23

Background imageTechnical Collection: Draughtsmen at work

Draughtsmen at work
Draughtsmen prepare technical drawings for an electronic wiring system, in a large open plan room, with plenty of essential natural light. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Background imageTechnical Collection: Bristol Brabazon

Bristol Brabazon
Designed to fly non-stop London-NY, the Bristol 167 is the largest civil aircraft in the air - wingspan 70m, length 54m. It fails for economic not technical reasons

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: The spare Lotus 76 was tested complete with huge taped on air

Formula One World Championship: The spare Lotus 76 was tested complete with huge taped on air ducts in a bid to cure a
The spare Lotus 76 was tested complete with huge taped on air ducts in a bid to cure a tendancy for the car to overheat. Swedish Grand Prix, Rd 7, Scandinavian Raceway, Anderstorp, Sweden, 9 June 1974

Background imageTechnical Collection: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans

1955 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Engine detail during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 12, 1955 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageTechnical Collection: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans

1955 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Cockpit detail during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 12, 1955 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageTechnical Collection: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans

1955 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Brake assembly during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 12, 1955 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Ferrari F2001 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, 28 February 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageTechnical Collection: 1970 Dutch GP

1970 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 21: Pedro Rodriguez, BRM P153 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 21, 1970 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageTechnical Collection: Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c. ). Etching

Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c. ). Etching
Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c.). Etching

Background imageTechnical Collection: International Championship for Makes 1967: Daytona 24 Hours

International Championship for Makes 1967: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 05: A Firestone tyre on a Ferrari during the Daytona 24 Hours at Daytona International Speedway on February 05

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula 1 2023: Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 2023: Azerbaijan GP
BAKU CITY CIRCUIT, AZERBAIJAN - APRIL 30: Lando Norris, McLaren MCL60, arrives on the grid during the Azerbaijan GP at Baku City Circuit on Sunday April 30, 2023 in Baku, Azerbaijan

Background imageTechnical Collection: Technical College - Glasgow, Scotland

Technical College - Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College (1887-1912), afterwards becoming the Royal Technical College (1912-1956) - Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1909

Background imageTechnical Collection: In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London

In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London
A great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage

Background imageTechnical Collection: Young man with laptop sitting on steps

Young man with laptop sitting on steps

Background imageTechnical Collection: The Globe KD2G-2 Firefly target drone

The Globe KD2G-2 Firefly target drone was powered by a Solar PJ32 8 pulsejet. Men of the Naval Air Technical Training Unit developing drone target aircraft push the drone around on its launcher to

Background imageTechnical Collection: Power and control in R101

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

Background imageTechnical Collection: Simtek Grand Prix Launch

Simtek Grand Prix Launch
L-R: David Brabham (AUS), Nick Wirth (GBR) Simtek Technical Director and Jack Brabham (AUS) with the new Simtek Ford S941 that will compete in the 1994 Formula One season

Background imageTechnical Collection: Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, London

Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, London
Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, Langham Place, London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageTechnical Collection: f1 formula 1 formula one gp Portrait Technical

f1 formula 1 formula one gp Portrait Technical
Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium. Friday 22 August 2014. A circuit official with the garage sign for Andre Lotterer, Caterham F1. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic

Background imageTechnical Collection: Transmission lines, overhead line towers, with setting sun, Beinstein in Stuttgart

Transmission lines, overhead line towers, with setting sun, Beinstein in Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageTechnical Collection: Old lead letters forming the word Podcast

Old lead letters forming the word Podcast

Background imageTechnical Collection: Portable seismometer in use, 1973

Portable seismometer in use, 1973
A modern model of Zhang Hengs apparatus for detecting earthquakes. The model is from the Science Museums collections

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002

Formula One World Championship: Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002
Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) Williams Williams FW24 Launch, Silverstone, England, 25 January 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Ian Pocock, Ferrari, head of chassis development

Formula One World Championship: Ian Pocock, Ferrari, head of chassis development
Ian Pocock (GBR), Ferrari, head of chassis development. Formula One World Championship, Rd 6, Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco, 24 May 1998

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Second placed Niki Lauda sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics

Formula One World Championship: Second placed Niki Lauda sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics prepare it for action
Second placed Niki Lauda (AUT) sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics prepare it for action during practice. Monaco Grand Prix, Rd 6, Monte Carlo, 22 May 1977. BEST IMAGE

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Sixth placed James Hunt McLaren M26 experiments with an unusual

Formula One World Championship: Sixth placed James Hunt McLaren M26 experiments with an unusual front wing
Sixth placed James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M26 experiments with an unusual front wing configuration during practice. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd 7, Jarama, Spain, 4 June 1978

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: As Ferrari mechanics see to preparing the race-conquering Ferrari

Formula One World Championship: As Ferrari mechanics see to preparing the race-conquering Ferrari 312Õs
As Ferrari mechanics see to preparing the race-conquering Ferrari 312Õs, Mauro Forghieri (ITA) Ferrari Designer (Left) and Enzo Ferrari (ITA) Ferrari Team Owner (Right) talk

Background imageTechnical Collection: Technical Drawing of the Tunnel under the River Clyde at Glasgow, Uk, 1890

Technical Drawing of the Tunnel under the River Clyde at Glasgow, Uk, 1890

Background imageTechnical Collection: New Orleans (1881). Wharf on Mississippi river

New Orleans (1881). Wharf on Mississippi river. Etching

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship: Formula One Driver Helmets, 2002 Formula One Season

Formula One World Championship: Formula One Driver Helmets, 2002 Formula One Season
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari. Formula One Driver Helmets, 2002 Formula One Season

Background imageTechnical Collection: Filming / Riverside Studio

Filming / Riverside Studio
The technical crew and a number of on-lookers gather as Daybreak (released in 1946) is filmed at Riverside Studios, London. This scene is set in a London street

1952 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Detail on the Alta engine during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on Sunday July 06, 1952, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

1952 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Detail on the Alta engine during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on Sunday July 06, 1952, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

1952 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Detail on the Maserati engine during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on Sunday July 06, 1952, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

2013 Korean Grand Prix - Friday
Korea International Circuit, Yeongam-Gun, South Korea. Saturday 5th October 2013. A Ferrari mecahanic works on some tyres. World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Photographic. ref: Digital Image HONY9111

Background imageTechnical Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Jim Clark (GBR), sitting in the new Lotus 25, who lead the opening race of the season but slipped to ninth when he encountered clutch trouble

Formula 1 Formula One F1 Gp Uae Portrait Technical
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Friday 27 November 2015. Felipe Massa, Williams FW37 Mercedes, is returned to the garage. World Copyright: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Photographic

2018 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 06: Lance Stroll, Williams FW41 Mercedes, in the garage during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on April 06



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Unveiling the secrets of technical marvels: from the intricate Titanic blueprint to the powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine, these historical artifacts take us on a journey through innovation. Delve into the ancient world with a Greek trireme engraving, showcasing naval prowess in Madrid's Navy. Relive the adrenaline-fueled 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans, where speed and endurance collided. Marvel at Santa Maria della Consolazione in Todi, Italy, an architectural gem published in 1884. Explore White Star Line's iconic ships - Olympic and Titanic - symbols of luxury and tragedy intertwined. Discover Vladimir Mayakovsky's artistic genius that transcended boundaries. Witness Stirling Moss' triumph in his under-powered Rob Walker Lotus 18 during Formula One World Championship, defying all odds for victory. Uncover the untold story behind BRM engine's neat design that never raced but left its mark on history. Behold Bristol Brabazon, a visionary aircraft ahead of its time. Get lost amidst gears and cogs within a historical pendulum clock; witness Victorian inventions come alive through The Engineer's lens. These technical wonders remind us that progress is born out of imagination and perseverance.